Dodge Challenger GT vs. Ford Mustang EcoBoost
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Challenger GT and Ford Mustang EcoBoost contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Dodge Challenger GT and the Ford Mustang EcoBoost.
In comparing the Dodge Challenger GT's and the Ford Mustang EcoBoost's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Challenger GT has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Ford Mustang EcoBoost has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Challenger GT's and the Ford Mustang EcoBoost's specifications and ratings, the Ford Mustang EcoBoost is a better car than the Dodge Challenger GT.
Pricing: A used 2023 Dodge Challenger GT ranges from $25,965 to $38,873 while a used 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost is priced between $28,955 to $39,484. For a new model, the Dodge Challenger GT's price is between $29,502 and $46,776, with the Ford Mustang EcoBoost priced between $30,005 and $39,303.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Challenger GT loses 32 percent of its value and the Ford Mustang EcoBoost loses 26.2 percent of its value. This means the Ford Mustang EcoBoost retains 5.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Challenger GT.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Challenger is 7.9 out of 10 while the Ford Mustang's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Challenger being ranked 6 out of 15 Best Sports Cars and the Ford Mustang being ranked 1 out of 15.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Challenger is 7.2 out of 10. For the Ford Mustang the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Ford Mustang a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Challenger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Challenger GT’s base engine makes 303 horsepower, and the Ford Mustang EcoBoost base engine makes 315 horsepower. The GT is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. The EcoBoost is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles.This gives the Ford Mustang EcoBoost the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Challenger GT the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are sports cars, the Ford Mustang EcoBoost has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and front leg room. The Dodge Challenger GT has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Dodge Challenger GT and the Ford Mustang EcoBoost have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$29,502 - $46,776
Starting MSRP:
$35,265
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$31,409
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$26,400 - $40,990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$30,005 - $39,303
Starting MSRP:
$30,920
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$34,022
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$28,985 - $42,970
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$31,475
Price Range:
$25,965 - $38,873
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$39,153
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$30,557 - $51,388
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
441
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
13,212
# Good or Great Deals:
79
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,820
Price Range:
$28,955 - $39,484
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$50,979
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$35,475 - $58,789
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
962
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,408
# Good or Great Deals:
55
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$11,833
Depreciation %:
33.6%
Resale Value $:
$23,432
Residual Value %:
66.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Sports Cars)
33.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Sports Cars)
33.6% - 33.6%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$8,296
Depreciation %:
26.8%
Resale Value $:
$22,624
Residual Value %:
73.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Sports Cars)
29.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Sports Cars)
23.9% - 44.3%
Dodge Challenger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Challenger GT
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
8.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
11
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
7.9 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Mustang EcoBoost
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
8.9 - 15.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.3 - 5.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 6.6
Dodge Challenger Rankings
Ranking
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6 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 7Ranking
8 out of / 15Ranking
10 out of / 15Ford Mustang Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
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1 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
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5 out of / 15Ranking
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8 out of / 15Ranking
9 out of / 15Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Dodge Challenger Trim Levels
R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak, SRT Super Stock, SXT
Other Ford Mustang Trim Levels
Dark Horse, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
303 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque:
268 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
315 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
350 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.088 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 30 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 555 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.2 inches
Cargo Space:
13.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3886 lbs
Width:
85.4 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
197.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3579 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
55 inches
Length:
189.4 inches
Wheelbase:
107 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45ZR20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Atlas Blue / Grabber Blue / Vapor Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray / Dark Matter Gray
Red
Race Red / Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
Yellow Splash Metallic Tri-coat
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black Onyx
Gray
Space Gray
